Pellaea calomelanos
Family: Pteridaceae
What it is like
A fern. The rhizome or underground stem is 4-8 mm across. The fronds are in tufts. They are 30 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, Comoro Island, Europe, India, Madagascar, Reunion, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain
How it is used for food
The stems are used for tea.
Edible parts
Stems - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pellaea hastata (Thunb.) Prantl; Pellaea hastata Link; Pteris calomelanos Sw.; Pteris hastata Thunb.;